- Ex-Formula One racing driver, who raced for Williams (1996-1998), BAR (1999-2003 (14 GPs)), Renault (2004 (3 GPs)), Sauber (2005) and BMW Sauber (2006 (12 GPs)). Jacques Villeneuve started 163 Grands Prix, 11 Wins, 13 Pole Positions, 9 Fastest Laps, 23 Podiums and 235 Points. He won the F1 World Championship in 1997.
- 1997 Formula 1 World Drivers Champion
- 1995 CART World Champion
- 1995 Indianapolis 500 Winner
- Is friends with David Coulthard and Mika Salo.
- In 1999, Villeneuve was engaged to Australian actress/singer Dannii Minogue with a $60,000 ring. However, the engagement was broken off in 2001.
- Married Johanna Martinez in May 2006, in Switzerland. They have two sons, Jules (b. November 2006) and Jonas (b. December 2007).
- Son of Formula One legend Gilles Villeneuve.
- Inducted to Canada's Walk of Fame in 1998 (charter member).
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